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Charlie Dore and Julian Littman to perform live at Apollo Theatre, supporting Age UK this November

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Charlie Dore returns with Julian Littman for special show supporting Age UK Isle of Wight

Charlie Dore and Julian Littman to perform live at Apollo Theatre, supporting Age UK this November

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It's expected to take up to 12 weeks and during this time, the road will remain under a 24-hour closure, except during Christmas break

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Road closures planned in Wroxall could last 12 weeks

It's expected to take up to 12 weeks and during this time, the road will remain under a 24-hour closure, except during Christmas break

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OnTheWight @onthewight.com · 15h

It's taken just over a week to clear the Belgrave Road rockfall that has kept the road closed for more than six months

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Council introduce new system to speed up how road closures are dealt with following 'unacceptable' delays

It's taken just over a week to clear the Belgrave Road rockfall that has kept the road closed for more than six months

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Mark Thompson's show has a reputation for delivering jaw-dropping surprises, and is expected to sell out quickly

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Mark Thompson's interactive science performance promises explosive experiments this half term

Mark Thompson's show has a reputation for delivering jaw-dropping surprises, and is expected to sell out quickly

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Councillor Peacey-Wilcox says, "Keeping it is a calamitous waste of taxpayers’ money"

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Councillors challenge council officer's decision to keep unfit Floating Bridge 6

Councillor Peacey-Wilcox says, "Keeping it is a calamitous waste of taxpayers’ money"

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#ReadersLetter This reader speaks out about the humanitarian crisis and UK's involvement in Gaza

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Letter: Two years of obliteration, seventy-eight years of persecution and homelessness

This reader speaks out about the humanitarian crisis and UK's involvement in Gaza

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OnTheWight @onthewight.com · 1d

It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews

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Lifeboat Lotto: Your chance to win up to £5,000 whilst supporting independent lifeboats

It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews

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OnTheWight @onthewight.com · 2d

Explore a roundup of engaging upcoming events and community initiatives on the Isle of Wight

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Upcoming Isle of Wight events: Art, community, astronomy and even a rambling rally

Explore a roundup of engaging events and community initiatives

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OnTheWight @onthewight.com · 2d

Stay up-to-date with local planning developments with OnTheWight's planning list and map

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Isle of Wight planning application list and map: 6 Oct 2025

Stay up-to-date with local planning developments with OnTheWight's planning list and map

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OnTheWight @onthewight.com · 3d

#ReadersLetter Digital IDs may enhance convenience, but pose significant risks to personal privacy, claims this reader

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Letter: Digital IDs raise concerns over state control and privacy in everyday life

Digital IDs may enhance convenience, but pose significant risks to personal privacy claims this reader

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OnTheWight @onthewight.com · 6d

Community meeting to discuss future of Ventnor Winter Gardens pencilled for Tuesday next week

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Ventnor Winter Gardens owners tell County Hall they want to sell the iconic venue, says Councillor

Community meeting to discuss future of Ventnor Winter Gardens pencilled for Tuesday next week

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OnTheWight @onthewight.com · 7d

Feathers were flying at two recent Isle of Wight council meetings

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‘Fascist pig’ and other insults thrown around council chamber

Feathers were flying at two recent Isle of Wight council meetings

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OnTheWight @onthewight.com · 7d

Bay Visions initiative announces mural commissions to celebrate community identity and creativity. Nine £1,000 commissions available

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£1,000 mural commissions announced as part of Building the Bay regeneration project

Bay Visions initiative announces mural commissions to celebrate community identity and creativity. Nine £1,000 commissions available

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OnTheWight @onthewight.com · 7d

Soundings exhibition by Emma Critchley combines film, sound and live dance to explore ocean politics

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Deep-sea mining and climate regulation highlighted in Soundings exhibition at Quay Arts

Soundings exhibition by Emma Critchley combines film, sound and live dance to explore ocean politics

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OnTheWight @onthewight.com · 7d

Although being an Asset of Community Value does restrict the owner's options, it doesn't mean they have to sell the once-loved venue to the community

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